The American brand will launch its new Compass range from December, buyers will be able to choose from four trim levels and either two- or four-wheel drive.

An entry-level Sport model kicks off lineup, and is powered by a 129kW 2.4-litre petrol engine and offered with the choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It will also come standard in front-wheel drive specification.

The next model is the Limited, which offers the choice between the 2.4-litre petrol and a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine. Both engines are paired exclusively with a nine-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.

The range-topping variant is the Compass Trailhawk, which carries the brand’s Trail Rated badge which means it has passed the brand’s toughest off-road tests.

It is only available with the 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine and nine-speed auto. As the Trailhawk is the most off-road focused model in the range it comes with Jeep’s Active Drive Low 4x4 system, underbody protection, a full-size spare wheel, anti-glare bonnet decal and red recovery hooks.

Prices will be revealed closer to the car's local launch towards the end of the year.

TMR Comments

donk1 | 04 Oct 2017 10:01

Wonder why jeep didn't bring the previous Gen Compass diesel to Aus??? The first gen here had one , seems odd that the next one offered here was not offered with an oiler despite being available OS with one & also manual & auto trannies with it!